Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY
Curiosity Grove Academy LLC
Effective Date: May 20, 2026
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1. INTRODUCTION
Curiosity Grove Academy LLC ("Curiosity Grove Academy," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (curiositygroveacademy.com), communicate with us, enroll in our programs, or interact with our services.
This policy applies to all users, including parents, guardians, students, and website visitors. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
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2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect the following personal information when you interact with us:
• Full name, address, email address, and phone number
• Student information including name, age, grade level, and educational history
• Emergency contact information
• Payment and billing information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Communications you send us via email, forms, or SMS
• Application and enrollment information
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring URLs and device identifiers
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
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3. SMS MESSAGING AND TEXT COMMUNICATIONS
Curiosity Grove Academy may send SMS (text message) communications to parents, guardians, and enrolled families for purposes including but not limited to:
• School announcements and schedule updates
• Enrollment confirmations and reminders
• Emergency or urgent notifications
• Event and community communications
3.1 Consent to Receive SMS
By providing your mobile phone number to Curiosity Grove Academy and opting in to text communications, you expressly consent to receive SMS messages from us. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier and plan.
3.2 Opt-Out
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive a single confirmation message and no further SMS communications unless you re-enroll. To opt back in, reply START or contact us directly.
3.3 SMS Data
We do not sell, share, or transfer your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in data to third parties for marketing purposes. Your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of enrollment or purchase.
3.4 Help
For help with SMS communications, reply HELP to any message or contact us at hello@curiositygroveacademy.com.
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4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To process enrollment applications and manage student records
• To communicate with families about school programs, events, and updates
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• To send SMS or email communications you have consented to receive
• To process payments and maintain billing records
• To improve our website, services, and educational programs
• To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
• To protect the safety and security of our students and community
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5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
• Consent: Where you have given us clear consent to process your data for a specific purpose, such as SMS communications or marketing emails.
• Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as enrollment and educational services.
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process your data to comply with a legal obligation.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and communicating with enrolled families, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
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6. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR AND APPLICABLE LAW
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@curiositygroveacademy.com or in writing at the address provided in Section 13. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.
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7. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website or services (e.g., payment processors, email platforms), subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Apogee Network: As an Apogee Network affiliate campus, we may share certain information necessary for network affiliation, compliance, and parent mentorship program access.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our students and staff.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
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8. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Student educational records may be retained for the period required under applicable state and federal law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
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9. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.
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10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Curiosity Grove Academy serves minor students. We collect student information solely for educational and operational purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 for commercial purposes without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Parents or guardians may contact us to review, update, or delete their child's information.
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11. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.
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12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Our operations are based in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our services, you consent to such transfer.
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13. CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Curiosity Grove Academy LLC
6635 FM 2438, Kingsbury, TX 78638
Email: hello@curiositygroveacademy.com
Website: curiositygroveacademy.com
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14. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
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